Strength training beats running for diabetes benefits in mice
A new mouse study finds that strength training is more effective than running for improving glucose metabolism and fighting diabetes.
Exercise
Walking is the simplest way to lose fat and keep it off
Walking works for fat loss because most people can do it every day without pain or fear. It builds a steady routine, which is the main driver of long term change. Walking raises daily energy use through normal movement. This…
After 40, lifting weights is the best way to slow muscle loss
Most people start to lose small amounts of muscle in their thirties, but the decline speeds up after forty. This loss of muscle and strength is called sarcopenia, and it makes everyday tasks harder while raising the risk of falls…
New injectable drug CBL-514 may safely shrink belly fat by killing its cells
Scientists are testing a new injectable drug, CBL-514, that makes unwanted fat cells in a chosen body area self-destruct. Early trials show the approach can visibly reduce abdominal fat without surgery, because the medicine triggers apoptosis (programmed cell death) rather…
Economic development drives obesity primarily through increased calorie intake, not reduced activity
A global study examining energy expenditure and obesity across 34 populations reveals that economic development is strongly associated with increased body fat and BMI, but not because of a decline in physical activity. Contrary to long-standing assumptions, populations in developed…
Healing the liver to achieve sustainable weight loss without frustration by Dr. Réginald Allouche
According to Dr. Réginald Allouche, weight gain is not merely caused by overeating but by an overburdened liver that can no longer efficiently process, store, and regulate fats and sugars. The liver, responsible for over 300 biochemical functions, plays a…
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building
Late morning workouts optimize muscle building by balancing hydration, cortisol, and energy levels Muscle growth primarily depends on consistent, progressive strength training rather than the specific time of day. Early morning workouts may be hindered by dehydration, high cortisol levels,…
Half-hour strength sessions twice a week are enough to build muscle
Why everyone needs stronger muscles From our 30s onward we gradually lose muscle tissue, a process called sarcopenia. Weaker muscles increase the risks of frailty, falls, loss of independence and even early death. Large cohort studies show that every extra…
One bench press rep per day improves strength
A study published in the Journal of Exercise Physiology Online investigated the effects of daily one-repetition maximum (1RM) bench pressing over a 34-day period. Seven physically active participants performed a daily 1RM bench press, followed by five volume sets at…